Police test DNA on Rhode Island girl's cookie, carrots for evidence of Santa Claus

Chief Matthew Benson has “immediately” instructed his investigative division to forward her evidence to the State of Rhode Island’s, Department of Health and Forensic Sciences Unit for analysis.

Alabama farmer secretly paid pharmacy bills for those in need for years

An Alabama farmer secretly paid pharmacy bills of those who were unable to pay or didn’t have insurance for years. It was only after his death that his secret came out.

Oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor marks 105th birthday

The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

Former Harlem Globetrotter uses slam dunk for baby's gender reveal

A former Harlem Globetrotter revealed his baby’s gender to his girlfriend with a slam dunk while celebrating with his family and friends.

Heartwarming video: Doggy ‘daycare’ bus in Alaska goes viral on TikTok

“I’ve always wanted a bus for my clients,” Mo Thompson told FOX Television stations. The video has already garnered more than 50 million views on TikTok.

Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot

The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.

WATCH: FOX 5's Very Merry Christmas Special

FOX 5 DC is celebrating the holiday season on Christmas Day with a Very Merry Christmas Special! 

Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.

Maryland TikToker raises money to help Navy veteran retire

A random act of kindness can go a long way, especially during the holiday season, so Rory McCarty of Western Maryland setup a GoFundMe page to help 82-year-old Navy veteran Butch Marion retire from a Cumberland Walmart.

Santa uses sign language to spread cheer to deaf, hard of hearing children in the DMV

Santa Claus arrived last week to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, spreading Christmas cheer and fostering a memorable, unique connection with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Local landscaping company surprises employees with 'appreciation bonuses'

The bosses at Ruppert Landscape decided to surprise their employees with “appreciation bonuses” that ranged from $7,000 to just over $200,000.